Midwinter has closed its operations after the cancellation of Project T

Update, September 18, 2024: Behaviour Interactive clarified that the decision to close the Midwinter studio does not reflect the team's skillset. The choice to close was made only after thorough risk evaluation.

The company announced on Monday the termination of Project T and confirmed the closure of its Seattle-based Midwinter studio, as reported to GamesIndustry.biz.

The conclusion to shut down came after a careful commercial and product risk assessment, which unfortunately did not meet expectations. Behaviour commended the talented team behind Project T, recognizing their hard work.

Behaviour has offered employees the opportunity to transfer to Canadian offices. Those who choose not to relocate are promised a substantial severance package. The company expressed gratitude for their contributions to Project T and wished them well in their future endeavors.

Original story: Behaviour Interactive revealed the suspension of Project T, a Dead by Daylight spinoff, amid reports that Midwinter Entertainment's operations are ceasing.

The announcement regarding Project T's discontinuation came through a social media post by Behaviour on Monday, citing that the results of a detailed internal assessment and playtest analysis were inadequate, prompting the termination of the project.

Reports from Game Developer indicate that many Midwinter staff have taken to social media to announce their layoffs following the studio's closure.

An animation and art lead expressed on LinkedIn that their tenure at the company ended abruptly due to the shutdown. Similarly, a senior sound designer mentioned the closure on the platform, as did a lead game designer who noted the sudden studio closure.

GamesIndustry.biz has reached out to Behaviour Interactive for further verification.

Behaviour acquired Midwinter from Improbable, a cloud technology firm, in May 2022, as previously reported by GamesIndustry.biz.